Tex. Est. Code § 256.053

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 256.053 - Filing of Will With Application for Probate Generally Required

(a) An applicant for the probate of a will shall file the will with the application if the will is in the applicant's control.

(b) A will filed under Subsection (a) must remain in the custody of the county clerk unless removed from the clerk's custody:

(1) by a court order under Section 256.202; or

(2) by a court order issued under Subchapter C, Chapter 33, in which case the clerk shall deliver the will directly to the clerk of the court to which the probate proceeding is transferred.

Tex. Estates § 256.053

Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 1141,Sec. 13, eff. 9/1/2019.

Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1136,Sec. 24, eff. 1/1/2014.

Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1136,Sec. 23, eff. 1/1/2014.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2014.